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It’s safe to say your hosts will have selected booze to go with the main courses, so why not plump for a sweet or fortified wine to round things off with a bang?
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Drinks are forgotten, tables go unwiped and no one seems to know very much about the menu
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A simple choux pastry mixed with gruyere, parmesan or cheddar, these fancily named cheese puffs are perfect Christmas fare -
From root vegetables en croute to pigless blankets and festive jellies, vegans are spoilt for choice this Christmas. Just steer clear of the fake-meat roasting joints … -
Prep the day before, make a list, don’t overcomplicate things – and go easy on the booze until the food is on the table
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Kick off the festivities with a refreshing, fruity drink and a bowl of delicious oven-baked nuts
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Drinks are forgotten, tables go unwiped and no one seems to know very much about the menu
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The newest Ivy requires the same mindset as you need to watch a Jason Statham film: thinking is not going to help. Just enjoy the spectacle -
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A vibrant, festive aperitivo – enjoy over ice with a pear garnish -
It’s safe to say your hosts will have selected booze to go with the main courses, so why not plump for a sweet or fortified wine to round things off with a bang?
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Kick off the festivities with a refreshing, fruity drink and a bowl of delicious oven-baked nuts
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Bored with mulled wine? Here are four festive alternatives, from a warming cava spritz to a port and cranberry sangria, to get your celebration started
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General elections are inherently exciting because you get to stay up late, but the food and drink can take the fun to the next level -
The stand-up comedian on his dad’s pancakes and the joy of cold lasagne -
He won GBBO with a reputation for being calm, tidy and methodical. But the star baker says in reality he’s an extrovert hippy who hasn’t washed his hair in 15 years – and another contestant tested one of his bakes -
The 2010s brought seismic change to the UK’s culinary landscape says critic and restaurateur Tim Hayward
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Faced with dwindling revenues from dairy farming, the monks at the Trappist monastery of Mount St Bernard Abbey in Leicestershire decided to swap milk for beer -
Fizzing with culinary highlights, this selection from the Andalucían city’s old town takes in special spots for seafood and tapas joints away from the crowds -
Dining out while away can lead to meltdowns. From setting a budget to finding a place to eat, here’s how to make the most of your mealtimes away from home
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